100% Fair Trade & Organic Coffee Now Available at Bentley's
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coffees are genuine and certified 100% Fair Trade Organic! |
"Coffee is the second largest US import after oil, and the US consumes one-fifth of all the world's coffee, making it the largest consumer in the world. But few Americans realize that agriculture workers in the coffee industry often toil in what can be described as "sweatshops in the fields." Many small coffee farmers receive prices for their coffee that are less than the costs of production, forcing them into a cycle of poverty and debt. A new wave of coffee is emerging to cater to our cravings for justice as much as it does our cravings for caffeine. The Fair Trade certification mark has been developed to assure consumers that the coffee we drink was purchased under Fair Trade conditions. To become Fair Trade certified, an importer must meet stringent international criteria; paying a minimum price per pound of $1.26, providing much needed credit to farmers, and providing technical assistance such as help transitioning to organic farming. Fair Trade for coffee farmers means community development, health, education, and environmental stewardship." (Global Exchange Website intro)
Pricing and Availability
Fair Trade certified & organic coffee is available at a retail price of $10.50 and decaf is $12.00 per pound. Bentley's House of Coffee & Tea offers a selection of 8 to 10 coffees, including decaf, and several teas for retail. In addition, we continue to offer an extensive vegetarian and health-conscious menu which includes many Vegan options. To order coffees, breakfast, lunch or dinner as well as catering for parties of 2-300 please contact us 795-0338.
